2,196 articles related to "home improvement"

Avoiding leaks when installing vinyl retrofit windows

Avoiding leaks when installing vinyl retrofit windowsThese days a lot of homeowners are replacing their old windows with vinyl windows using the retrofit style of window frame. This is particularly true in the west, and specifically, in California. ...

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Floating Shelving - Create Illusion Of Space In Your Space

Floating shelving has become increasingly popular over the past few years, as it adds a contemporary and minimalist touch to any space. This type of shelving is mounted directly onto the wall and appears to be hanging without any visible support brac...

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Dealing With Rose Bushes

Roses are classified according to the way they grow. One of the predominant ways is in bushes. Rose bushes are self-supporting and grow their flowers mainly at the top of the plant. They can be as small as just a few inches and as tall as up to 6 fee...

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Are My Grapes Ready to Harvest?

Are My Grapes Ready to Harvest? by: Jim Bruce This is the time of the year that I keep hearing the question "When do I harvest my grapes?" Or sometimes the question is phrased "Are my grapes ripe yet?" And then there's the "Are they ready y...

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Growing Daffodils

Growing Daffodils by: Hans Dekker In mid-March when winter blues overtake you and it’s hard to find a clear patch in the grey overcast above, I look out my front door and find a spot of sunshine in my newly growing daffodils. Growing daffodil...

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Tips on Getting Your Mortgage Loan Approved

Tips on Getting Your Mortgage Loan Approved by: Chris Rocks What is important to lenders? Not every applicant is approved for a home loan the first time he or she applies. For a variety of reasons, even after a lot of hard work, sometimes a loan...

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Decor Tips: A Glossary Of Key Window Decor Terms

r Tips: A Glossary Of Key Window Decor Terms by: News Canada (NC)-So you've moved into your new home and have nothing but bed sheets obstructing your neighbors from peering into your windows. Looks like you're in dire need of quality w...

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Installing Vinyl Siding - Making It Simple

Installing vinyl siding can be a very rewarding process that could dramatically change the appearance of your home. For the most part, if you plan your job well and adhere to some simple guide lines, anyone could learn how to install siding to there ...

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Alternative Sanitizers

Ozone Generators Ozone gas is an active form of oxygen that reacts with bacteria, viruses, algae, and other impurities in the water. At its low concentration levels in the water it has no effect on your skin and eyes. Many municipal water purificati...

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How curtains can change the look of your home

The roles of curtains have changed. At one time they were used to retain heat, block cold air, control sunlight and provide privacy. They still perform these roles, but with the many advancements in window glass and window design technology, they are...

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